There Are Some Mother^&@#$*! Liquids on That Plane!

By Rachelle Bowden in Miscellaneous on Sep 26, 2006 11:00AM

In recent news, the TSA has updated the rules pertaining to liquids on planes. Starting today passengers are allowed 3-oz. travel-size cosmetics in their carry-on baggage, but they have to be in a sealed plastic baggie. "After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board aircraft." For more details check the TSA's website.

Chicagoist knows how you love to travel; seeing as O'Hare is the busiest airport in the nation and all, somebody's got to be using it. We are extremely glad however that blogging does not require regular air-travel, and we feel the pain and frustration of those who have flown since the August 10th "no-liquids" policy went into effect. Our less fortunate neighbors across the pond are still saddled with draconian restrictions on the states of matter they are allowed to carry with them in airports. MSNBC reports: "The UK … continues to ban all liquids and gels in carry-on baggage, except for essential medicines and baby food. Gel-filled bras are not permitted."

In a related story, fellow bloggers came up with some really bright ideas when put to the task of traveling with expensive cameras and computers in their checked baggage. We've all had our baggage lost by the airlines at least once, or maybe found things strangely re-arranged by the TSA screeners. The solution: pack a firearm and your bags will be safely locked for the duration of the flight and carefully tracked by the airlines and the government to boot.

Chicagoist wishes everyone safe travels and safe use of liquids. Just in case the above criticism of policies wasn't critical enough for you, a little perspective from Wired news.

Thanks, Sean!